Literacy and Innovation Lead – Upper School

Job Title: Literacy and Innovation Lead – Upper School

Position Type: (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt, Full-time

Reports to: Dean of Literacy and Learning

Closing Date: When Filled

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Location: Redmond, WA

Pay Range: $65,000 - $90,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Benefits for Benefit Eligible Employees:

Employer Subsidized Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance Available at Employee’s Cost

Employer Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Leave (Vacation, PTO, Maternity, Paternity)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement

Professional Development

Tuition Discount

Discounted School Lunches

Costco Membership Reimbursement

Application: ONLY Accepted at https://www.tbcs.org/employment; To view our school profile, go to https://www.tbcs.org/academics/college-advising/school-profile

Do you find reward in investing a piece of yourself into something bigger with an everlasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

Your Role.

The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our team! The Upper School Literacy and Innovation Lead plays a pivotal role in driving innovation within the Andrea Lairson Library (Upper School). This position not only manages the library but also serves as the Upper School faculty innovation coach, collaborating with faculty to foster a culture of lifelong reading enjoyment among students. Additionally, the role supports the teaching of information literacy skills, ensuring students are equipped with essential knowledge for the future.

As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school: to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends.

Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.

Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment.

At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek by joining our student support team!

We are seeking an individual who will…

Serves as the innovation coach for Upper School faculty, assisting teachers in implementing innovative teaching practices

Executes library vision and strategies for literacy and innovative pedagogy and collaborates with leadership on modifications to this plan

In collaboration with teachers, designs information literacy instruction

Works with other Literacy Leads on school-wide innovation initiatives

Oversees the library assistants to maintain the library collection, including reviewing, ordering, cataloging, processing new materials, weeding out and repairing books

Oversees library assistants to help carry out day-to-day operations

Oversees maintenance of electronic resources, databases, catalogs, and other library tools

Works with teachers and students to implement innovative presentation tools

Supports the instruction of research and information/media skills

Schedules events that encourage students to enjoy both reading and research, such as author visits, book fairs, maker sessions, student advisory panels and student blog/vlog/news club

Oversees laptop distribution and provide digital citizenship training

Performs other related duties as assigned

The successful individual in this position will:

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Take initiative.

Execute things independently when needed and work cooperatively with a team regularly.

Required Experience and Education.

Possess Library Media teaching endorsement and/or a Masters of Library (and Information) Science preferred

Teaching experience preferred

Have a vision for integrating information literacy and technology throughout the school curriculum

Currently held CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position

It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to:

Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization.

Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others.

Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas.

Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and security of information.

Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results.

Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks.

Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed.

Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct.

You must meet the following physical requirements.

Able to shelve and read books on low shelves

Fine motor skills necessary for processing and repairing books

Work in a climate-controlled environment

Requires sitting at a desk and the ability to move about the library

To apply or view all jobs at The Bear Creek School go to https://www.tbcs.org/employment.

Disclaimers

The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Biblical standards.

Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome a criminal background check.

The above job posting is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of all jobs at The Bear Creek School.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who cannot perform the essential functions of the position, even with reasonable accommodations, or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees and students.